Martin Van Buren regarded a two-party system as essential to democratic government

[Lauren W]

because? A. it provided a check on the temptation to abuse power.
B. he believed governments could not operate effectively without parties.
C. they were traditional in democracies.
D. he saw two parties as a way to increase his personal power.
E. three or more parties would cause too much voter confusion.

[The Hammer]

Sounds like a history test is in the air.